Beth Ballinger

Beth Ballinger may be best known as the keyboardist and backing vocalist for Atlanta’s genre-defying cabaret punk band Sarah and the Safe Word—an internationally touring act with over 20 million streams on Spotify, a feature on The CW’s The Originals, and a slot on the Vans Warped Tour. Now, Beth is stepping into the spotlight with a bold, genre-blending solo project.

Classically trained in both voice and piano, Beth draws from a wide range of musical influences—from jazz to opera—and fuses them into a sound that’s as theatrical as it is emotionally raw. Her lyrics are razor-sharp, laced with biting sarcasm and unapologetic honesty. One moment she’s belting with the intensity of Christina Aguilera, the next she’s crooning through a sultry jazz ballad, conjuring echoes of Norah Jones. Add in the songwriting soul of Sara Bareilles, the heart of Carole King, and the late-‘90s R&B swagger of Destiny’s Child, and you’ll get a sense of the dynamic, era-hopping magic Beth brings to the stage.

Whether she’s behind the piano or commanding the mic, Beth Ballinger draws from a deep well of style and substance. She’s not just performing—she’s rewriting the rules, one note at a time.